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Corey Antoine Maggette was born on November 12, 1979 in Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S. Corey Maggette is a professional basketball player, playing at small forward for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) team, the Los Angeles Clippers. Corey Maggette was originally selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft out of Duke University by the Seattle SuperSonics. Corey Maggette was immediately traded to the Orlando Magic after that.
Off the court, Corey Maggette works with children as a member of the Clippers Reading All-Star Team and also gives back through his work with such organizations as A Place Called Home and the Children's Institute International. Corey Maggette also dedicates the holiday season shopping for toys with children from Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times and Centinela Hospital. His "Uh Oh Maggette-O Kids" program brings hundreds of kids to Clippers games for free.
About Corey Maggette:
- Corey Maggette was a three-time Parade All-American at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, where he earned four letters in basketball and two in track.
- Corey Maggette participated in the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2001 NBA All-Star Game.
- Corey Maggette's talents extend beyond the basketball court. At Fenwick High School, Corey Maggette was an Illinois high school state track finalist in the long jump and triple jump.
Corey Magget at Duke University:
Corey Maggette's sensational athletic ability was put on display in the 1999 NCAA Tournament where his solid offensive play helped propel Duke the NCAA Championship Game...Corey Maggette averaged 8.5 ppg and 3.7 rpg coming off the bench for the Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament, sparking the Duke offense every time he touched the ball...During his lone collegiate campaign, Corey Maggette was named to the ACC All-Rookie team and All-ACC Tournament second team, averaging 10.6 ppg and 3.9 rpg in the regular season...Corey Maggette was a three-time Parade All-American at Fenwick H.S. (Illinois), and earned four letters in basketball and two in track...As a senior at Fenwick, Corey Maggette was named the MVP of the Wendy's Classic after pouring in 35 points and grabbing 18 boards.
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